Comparison
Cadillac Escalade EV vs Ford F-150 Lightning
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Cadillac Escalade EV 460 mi vs 320 mi
Best value Ford F-150 Lightning $127,700 vs $63,245
Faster charging Ford F-150 Lightning 52 min vs 50 min
Weighted profile Ford F-150 Lightning 4.2 vs 5.1
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
460 mi vs 320 mi
Value winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
$198/mi vs $278/mi
Charging winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
50 min vs 52 min
Efficiency winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
476 Wh/mi vs 479 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EV | Ford F-150 Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | IQ | 4WD ER1 |
| MSRP (USD) | $127,700 | $63,245 |
| Range | 460 mi | 320 mi |
| Efficiency | 476 Wh/mi • 2.1 mi/kWh | 479 Wh/mi • 2.09 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 223 kWh | 130 kWh |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | Truck |
| DC max | 350 kW | 433 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 19 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 52 min | 50 min |
| Roadtrip score | 78.1 | 51.9 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 95 mi | 57 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 278 $/mi | 198 $/mi |
| Top speed | 124 mph | 112 mph |
| Tow rating | 7,998 lb | 10,000 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Cadillac Escalade EV if you want the longer rated range (460 mi vs 320 mi).
- Choose Ford F-150 Lightning if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 50 min vs 52 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Ford F-150 Lightning looks better ($198/mi vs $278/mi).
Weighted verdict
Ford F-150 Lightning has the stronger weighted profile (5.1 vs 4.2).
Cadillac Escalade EV4.2 Ford F-150 Lightning5.1 350 kW52 min 433 kW50 min
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